- Avg Place
- 4.87
- Top 4 rate
- 42.2%
- Pick Rate
- 3.4%
Skarner TFT Build & Best Items · Set 16 · Legacy
Ixtal
4 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 25,989
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Sep 24, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Skarner items in Set 16, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 25,989 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage- Best full build
- 58.7%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 42.2%
- Games
- 25,989
Best items for Skarner in TFT Set 16
25,989 ranked gamesSkarner 's best-in-slot items are Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage. Gargoyle Stoneplate is the standout: 42.6% top 4 when Skarner holds it, and players put it on Skarner in 12% of games.
- Top 4
- 42.6%
- vs Skarner avg
- +0.4%
- Played
- 12%
- Top 4
- 46.1%
- vs Skarner avg
- +3.9%
- Played
- 10%
- Top 4
- 47.9%
- vs Skarner avg
- +5.7%
- Played
- 9%
Best Skarner builds (3 items)
The best full Skarner build is Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Evenshroud: 58.7% top 4 over 230 games, 16.5 points better than Skarner on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tank | 230 | 58.7% +16.5% | 16.5% | 4.07 |
  | Tank | 300 | 58.3% +16.1% | 17.7% | 4.11 |
| Tank | 293 | 54.6% +12.4% | 21.2% | 4.12 |
 | Tank | 210 | 46.2% +4.0% | 11.9% | 4.67 |
| Tank | 235 | 46.0% +3.8% | 14.5% | 4.54 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Skarner held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Skarner builds by role
100% of full Skarner builds are defensive items — players use Skarner as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Skarner 's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 58.7% top 4 · 230 games
Every Skarner item ranked – TFT Set 16
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most reliable item on Skarner : 42.6% top 4 and held in 12% of games, against 42.2% for Skarner overall.
Top 4 vs Skarner average (42.2%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 6,690 | 12.4% | 42.6% | 42.6% |
| Sunfire Cape | 5,493 | 10.2% | 46.1% | 46.1% |
| Spirit Visage | 4,865 | 9.0% | 47.9% | 47.9% |
| Bramble Vest | 4,255 | 7.9% | 48.2% | 48.2% |
| Warmog's Armor | 4,244 | 7.9% | 45.1% | 45.1% |
| Dragon's Claw | 3,626 | 6.7% | 48.1% | 48.1% |
 Steadfast Heart | 2,247 | 4.2% | 49.7% | 49.7% |
| Evenshroud | 2,172 | 4.0% | 51.2% | 51.2% |
 Protector's Vow | 1,885 | 3.5% | 49.1% | 49.1% |
 Thief's Gloves | 1,248 | 2.3% | 50.7% | 50.7% |
 Ionic Spark | 1,152 | 2.1% | 47.4% | 47.4% |
 Adaptive Helm | 889 | 1.7% | 57.0% | 57.0% |
 Crownguard | 601 | 1.1% | 45.1% | 45.1% |
| Chain Vest | 598 | 1.1% | 30.1% | 30.1% |
| Giant's Belt | 561 | 1.0% | 25.5% | 25.5% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Skarner need 3 items?
Yes — Skarner wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 48.8% of the time, against 34.1% with two. 58% of Skarner boards get all three.
- No items
- 34.1%22% of boards
- 1 item
- 34.7%10% of boards
- 2 items
- 34.1%12% of boards
- 3 items
- 48.8%58% of boards
What to slam on Skarner
Skarner 's best builds use Giant's Belt and Chain Vest the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Skarner .
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Skarner emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 21 different emblems, 30 artifacts and 36 radiant items on Skarner . The strongest so far is Prowler's Claw at 70.0% top 4.
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Skarner build FAQ – TFT Set 16
What are the best items for Skarner in TFT Set 16?
The best items for Skarner are Gargoyle Stoneplate (42.6%), Sunfire Cape (46.1%), and Spirit Visage (47.9%), ranked by top-4 rate when Skarner holds them. Skarner finishes top 4 42.2% of the time overall, based on 25,989 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Skarner ?
The strongest full build on Skarner is Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Evenshroud: 58.7% top 4 and a 4.07 average placement over 230 games.
What should I slam first on Skarner ?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Chain Vest: Skarner 's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Adaptive Helm has the best top-4 rate on Skarner .
Should Skarner be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Skarner builds are defensive items — players use Skarner as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Skarner 's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Skarner need three items?
Yes — Skarner wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 48.8% of the time, against 34.1% with two. 58% of Skarner boards get all three.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Skarner ?
Prowler's Claw is the strongest special item tracked on Skarner : 70.0% top 4 over 20 games.